Magnus Norman defeated Jiri Novak 6-1 6-3 in the 1998 Dutch Open round of 16 on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Magnus Norman | Jiri Novak |
| Aces | 2 | 0 |
| Double faults | 0 | 0 |
| First serve % | 51 | 61 |
| First serve points won % | 81 | 48 |
| Second serve points won % | 75 | 59 |
| Break points saved % | — | 33 |
| Break points converted % | 67 | — |
| Service points won % | 78 | 52 |
| Return points won % | 48 | 22 |
| Total points won % | 62 | 38 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Magnus Norman | Jiri Novak |
| Country |
SWE
|
CZE
|
| Birth date | May 30, 1976 | Mar 22, 1975 |
| Age | 22 | 23 |
| Height | 187 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 42 | 65 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 902 | 703 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,748 | 1,655 |
| Current career W-L | 236–164 | 319–253 |
| Current career earnings | $4,537,247 | $7,618,613 |
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